Europe - Property market overview
 

We continually look for property markets that offer opportunities for medium and long term investment.   As part of this work we undertake research on different areas across Europe.

This type of research is based on trawling through the net to find views and analysis.   we share this on our web pages.  The information will give you an overview on different countries and help to illustrate why we have chosen specific development opportunities at this time.

We undertake more detailed, customized and "on the ground analysis", this information is shared on a consultancy basis with our customer's.

We currently have the following reports on our site:

Croatia property :          The Istria region of Croatia  is our pick for 2007. 

Stable economy with developed infrastructure.  Very accessible by air and car. A more careful approach is being taken to development to retain the charm and beauty of the country. Property is still good value compared to it's neighbours. Excellent potential for capital appreciation and strong rental yields. No mortgage market exists at this time,  this will develop and it will improve market liquidity and values.

Slovakia property:         A place to watch in 2007.

Slovakia, and Bratislava in particular, has a shortage of housing stock, supporting good rental yields. The World bank’s “Doing Business 2005” rated Slovakia as the worlds top performer in improving its investment climate over the past year.  These factors plus the influx of foreign investment all make Slovakia, and Bratislava inparticular  attractive for investment.

Bulgaria property:   The "new Spain" pick location and property type carefully.

Bulgaria is often likened to Spain in it’s approach to development. It is focused on large scale tourism.  It still offers the potential for capital appreciation but buyers need to be very careful to pick the right locations and properties as there could be issues of over supply in specific areas and markets. 

Hungary property : A more mature property market, lower upside opportunity.

Hungary is already a member of the EU and is predicted to join the single currency by 2010. The property market took off earlier than many of it’s neighbours and has seen significant increases.  However, fuelled by strong local demand some areas have risen at 15% per annum over the last 3 years.

Montenegro property:    One to watch for the future

Montenegro has potential for capital appreciation and attractive rental yields.  It's location and unspoilt countryside and towns will continue to attract growing numbers of tourists.  At this time it is a higher risk investment due to the less stable economy, lack of support infrastructure and large black market.